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Types of Diabetes

  • Type 1(Juvenile Diabetes)- is when the body can no longer produce insulin.
  • Type 2- is a metabolic disorder in which the body still produces insulin, but doesn't use it effectively.
  • Monogenic diabetes-- is the rarest of all diabetes and is caused by a genetic mutation.

Symptoms of Diabetes

  • Frequent Urination
  • Frequent Thirst
  • Frequent Nausea
  • Sudden Weightloss
  • Extreme Hunger
  • Fatigue

Causes of Diabetes

  • Heredity
  • Diet
  • Obesity
  • Virus Infections
  • Smoking
  • Emotional Stress

Treatment

  • Insulin Injections
  • Pills
  • Diet
  • Exercise


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